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Oyáte un Itówapi - Pictures of My People

National Football League (NFL) American Professional Football and FOX Sports Network hosted the Social Justice Series for the 2020 football season. Jim Warne, WSD Productions, was asked to co-produce a short film addressing Native American perspectives of sports mascots and Indigenous Culture. WSD Productions and FOX Sports partnered to produce this short television piece for the Social Justice series. Originally featured on FOX NFL Pregame Show on Thanksgiving Day 2020. FOX "Voices" MLK Special also featured "Oyate un Ito`wapi - Pictures of my People" on Martin Luther King Holiday 2021 showcasing advocate athletes. Jim Warne, member of the Oglala Lakota Tribal Nation, shares his perspectives of Native mascots and Indigenous Native Culture and challenges in contemporary America.

  • Mark Ruberg
    Director
  • Mark Ruberg
    Writer
  • Jim Warne
    Writer
    7th Generation
  • Mark Ruberg
    Producer
  • Brian Alexander
    Producer
  • Jim Warne
    Producer
  • Jim Warne
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    7th Generation, Substitute, Hunter...
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Television
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 25, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FOX NFL Pregame Show
    Los Angeles
    United States
    November 26, 2020
    North American Premier
    Nominated for 3 Emmys
  • FOX Sports "Voices" Show
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 18, 2021
    Martin Luther King Day 2021
    Nominated for 3 Sports Emmys
Distribution Information
  • FOX
Director Biography - Mark Ruberg

While a picture may be worth a thousand words, a well-told story can captivate the memories of millions. I am a versatile producer and a 4-time Emmy winner/31 time nominee with expertise in sports features, documentary, docu-series, live events, digital / social video, and all forms of unscripted television. My aim is to find and tell stories that touch the hearts and minds of audiences. I also have experience in independent film and scripted tv.

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